Live Streaming on Twitch - Careers and Challenges in the Metaverse

Explore the world of online streaming and content creation in this 59-minute interview with Twitch streamer and TikTok personality Emma "Swebliss". Gain insights into becoming a successful live streamer, the evolution of streaming platforms, and the challenges faced by content creators, particularly women. Discover opportunities in the metaverse, learn about managing online toxicity, and understand the impact of virtual relationships. Delve into topics such as streaming creativity, careers in gaming, the positives of gameplay, and building open, empathic communities. Get valuable advice for aspiring streamers and game developers, and learn about the personal nature of Twitch and the unique aspects of TikTok. Understand the realities of the internet, emotional violence online, and the importance of treating people as individuals rather than objects in the digital space.

Intro
Becoming a Live Streamer
How Streaming Has Changed
Streaming Creativity
Online Toxicity
Kids Online
Careers in the Metaverse
Emotional Violence
Online Relationships
The Internet is Real
Positives of Game Play
Open, Empathic Communities
TikTok
People Treated as Objects
The Personal Nature of Twitch
What Game Developers Need to Know
Starting a Career as a Streamer